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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.76, 7,651.92 and 3,306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.76, 7,651.92 and 3,306.82 is: 4,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.76 : 7,651.92 = 3,306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.76/7,651.92 = 3,306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.76x = 7,651.92 × 3,306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.76x = 25,303,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303,522.09/5,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.50

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